What is Confirmation?
Confirmation is the sacrament of initiation that completes the work begun at baptism. It makes a person a soldier for Christ and equips them with the fullness of the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit.
What is Confirmation's form and matter?
It's form is "Be sealed with the gifts of the Holy Spirit."
It's matter is the holy chrism and the laying on of hands.
It's matter is the holy chrism and the laying on of hands.
Who can minister Confirmation?
There are two types of ministers.
- Ordinary: a bishop
- Extraordinary: a priest with permission from the local bishop, or a priest on the Easter Vigil
What is the rite of Confirmation?
During Confirmation, the candidate chooses a name to be confirmed by and a sponsor who will be a guide for the candidate. After the Liturgy of the Word, the candidates renew their baptismal promises. Next is the laying on of hands and anointing with chrism and the bishop confirms the candidates by making a sign of the Cross on their forehead and saying "Be sealed with the gifts of the Holy Spirit." and the candidate replies "Amen."
Effects of Confirmation
- sign of consecration
- imprinted an indelible spiritual mark on the soul
- completes Baptismal grace
- full outpouring of the Holy Spirit
- received the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit
- wisdom
- understanding
- counsel
- fortitude
- knowledge
- piety
- fear of the Lord
My Confirmation
I chose my Aunt Tess to be my Confirmation sponsor because throughout the time I have known her, she has been a strong example of someone who leads a life of virtue. She always encouraged me to attend mass daily and to turn to God whenever I'm in a time of need. I'm glad I chose her as my sponsor because I can always count on her to guide me and make the right decisions.
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My Confirmation name is Cecilia, after St. Cecilia. I chose Cecilia because St. Cecilia was one of my favorite saints, being the patron saint of music, which is one of my passions. Not only that, but St. Cecilia was a martyr. She died at a young age for her faith and demonstrated her strength and devotion to God by doing so. St. Cecilia's commitment inspired me to be strong like she was.